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The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

Sophomore Keeley Bersten scans the field for an open player May 2. Park beat Robbinsdale Cooper 14-2.

Girls’ lacrosse on three-game winning streak

Sophie Olmen and Breanna Thompson May 9, 2019

After defeating Robbinsdale Cooper 14-2, junior Emma Roloff said the game allowed the team to work on trying out different skills. “Overall we had a time out in the first half and the coaches told...

Junior Svea Bleske jumps to block a Blake player from catching the disc. Girls Crush ultimate won the game against Blake 9-8 April 30.

Girls’ ultimate beats Blake

Kaia Myers and Isabel Kjaer May 9, 2019

As junior captain Ally Feller reflected on her team’s recent game against Blake, she said she was proud of how the players worked together in a tough game. “We all played really well. We were all...

Junior Anna Keith looks to land in the triple jump. Keith placed third behind the schools Wilmar and New Prague.

Track competes in Orono Invitational

Hayley Westwood and David Bryant May 8, 2019

Park competed in Orono’s Invitational meet May 2 along with the high schools Orono, Wilmar, Waconia, Fridley, New Prague, Dassel-Cokato and Southwest Christian. Girls’ track and field placed second...

Junior Tristan Rooney looks to keep possession of the ball and avoid Chaska defenders. Park scored its first and only goal during the first quarter of the game.

Boys’ lacrosse shows improvements

Nolan Kelly May 8, 2019

According to coach Eric Buckley, the team shows assurance of eventually outmaneuvering and punishing its opponents. “The kids are adjusting to the pace of varsity and we really saw that on a fast...

Sophomore Marissa Boettcher pitches during the softball game against Richfield May 4. Park lost the game with a score of 9-10.

Softball perseveres with few players

Claire Bargman May 7, 2019

Although almost the entire starting varsity softball team was gone during its game May 4 against Richfield, coach Bobby Crumpton said the younger players stepped up to the plate. “That (roster) was...

Sophomore girls golf member Brianna Dahl takes a swing on the fairway at the match May 2 against Southwest at Theodore Wirth Golf Course. The next match will be May 6 at Crystal Lake Golf Course.

Girls’ golf suffers loss to Southwest

Ruby Stillman, Sofia Seewald, and Ethan Meisler May 5, 2019

Despite a tough loss to Southwest in their latest match, junior Lily Rostal said she felt the team persevered by encouraging teammates and spending time together after the match. “I think we all really...

Freshman Kristopher Hokenson pitches against Robbinsdale Cooper. Hokenson broke Dakota Park field records for being the first freshman to pitch a 10-0 game. This was Hokensons first time pitching for the Park varsity team.

Freshman pitches no-hitter

Talia Lissauer and Maddie Schutte May 1, 2019

After pitching a 10-0 shutout game against Robbinsdale Cooper in his first time starting for varsity, freshman Kristofer Hokenson said his teammates made this record-breaking win feel special. “At first...

Sophomore Drew Boyum throws the ball against Edina High School April 17. The teams current record is 5-3.

Baseball beats Benilde after three years

Talia Lissauer April 27, 2019

After a three-year losing streak to Benilde, the teams’ ongoing support for each other and the ability to stay focused is what contributed to the teams’ 7-1 win, according to sophomore Jack Wandmacher. “We...

Sophomore Michael Boxley practices his swing at practice April 15. The boys golf team practiced inside the school gym because of bad weather.

Boys’ golf anticipates challenging match

Ethan Meisler, Sofia Seewald, and Ruby Stillman April 26, 2019

After a number of boys’ golf practices and matches, sophomore Zach Segal said he feels the team’s camaraderie has improved immensely. “We’ve only had two matches this year, and we’ve all...

Sophomore Jade Clausen and junior Sharda Doorbijai run laps during practice April 25. Their next game is 6 p.m. April 26 at St. Louis Park Stadium

Girls’ lacrosse loses to Hopkins

Breanna Thompson and Sophie Olmen April 26, 2019

According to junior Anna Nicholls they played their hardest during the end of the game. Even if they lost.  By the end, they were a whole new team. “The game I think went pretty well. The score did...

Sophomore Will Schoenecker twirls his stick in order to maintain possession. The game occurred at 5 p.m. April 25 at the St. Louis Park stadium.

Boys’ lacrosse contends against St. Paul

Nolan Kelly and Ella Hammertstrand April 26, 2019

During the boys' lacrosse game April 25, the team felt drained and in the wrong mentality, according to junior Flynn Spano. “It started before the game even started,” Spano said. “I think a block...

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